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Sony Pregius IMX425 Image Sensor

Global shutter sensor for high-speed industrial applications.

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Product Summary

Sony Pregius CMOS Global Shutter, 1.78 MP: This sensor supports 1608 x 1104 resolution and captures at a rate of 180 fps. It offers high-quality color images, making it suitable for applications that need fast and accurate imaging, such as robotics and automation.

The Sony IMX425LQJ-C is a high-performance CMOS image sensor that incorporates Sony's Pregius global shutter technology, designed for precision imaging in industrial applications. With a diagonal size of 17.6 mm (Type 1.1) and 1.78 million effective pixels, this sensor is ideal for applications requiring fast, high-quality image capture, such as factory automation (FA) and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The global shutter technology ensures all pixels capture light simultaneously, eliminating motion blur and distortion, making it suitable for capturing fast-moving objects.

With a resolution of 1608 x 1104 pixels and a large 9 x 9 μm pixel size, the IMX425LQJ-C offers exceptional sensitivity and low noise, ensuring high image quality even in low-light conditions. The sensor can operate at a maximum frame rate of 180 frames per second (fps), making it ideal for high-speed imaging tasks where both speed and clarity are critical. Its global shutter design allows for accurate capture of dynamic scenes without the artifacts typically seen in rolling shutter sensors.

Operating with a triple power supply (analog 3.3 V, digital 1.2 V, and interface 1.8 V), the IMX425LQJ-C is optimized for low power consumption, making it a practical choice for embedded vision systems and industrial cameras. The sensor also features low dark current and low parasitic light sensitivity (PLS), ensuring reliable performance and clear image capture even in challenging lighting environments.

Key features of the IMX425LQJ-C include:

  • 1.78 MP resolution (1608 x 1104)
  • Global shutter for distortion-free capture of fast-moving objects
  • Large 9 x 9 μm pixel size for enhanced sensitivity and image quality
  • High frame rate of 180 fps for fast image capture
  • Low power consumption with triple power supply (3.3V, 1.2V, 1.8V)
  • Low dark current and low PLS characteristics
  • SLVS interface for efficient data transfer

The IMX425LQJ-C sensor is particularly well-suited for applications in factory automation (FA) and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). In FA systems, its high frame rate and global shutter ensure accurate, high-resolution imaging of fast-moving objects, enhancing productivity and inspection accuracy on production lines. In ITS applications, the sensor’s high-speed performance enables real-time vehicle detection, license plate recognition, and traffic monitoring, even in high-speed scenarios or varying lighting conditions.

The sensor's large pixel size and high sensitivity make it especially effective in environments where lighting can fluctuate or be limited, ensuring that the IMX425LQJ-C delivers clear, detailed images. The SLVS interface also provides fast and efficient data transmission, simplifying integration into various industrial camera systems and supporting high-speed image processing.

The Sony IMX425LQJ-C’s blend of high-speed performance, low power consumption, and exceptional image quality makes it a versatile and reliable solution for a wide range of industrial imaging applications. Whether used in automated inspection, real-time traffic systems, or other high-speed environments, this sensor delivers the precision and reliability required for demanding applications.

Sony Pregius IMX425 Image Sensor Highlights

  • 1.78 MP resolution
  • 180 fps frame rate
  • 1.1-inch format
  • 9 µm pixel size
  • Low power consumption

Targeted Applications

  • Machine Vision
  • Factory Automation
  • Its Cameras

Product Specifications

Pixel Size x [µm]Pixel Size x [µm]
9
Pixel Size y [µm]Pixel Size y [µm]
9
InterfaceInterface
SLVS
Aspect RatioAspect Ratio
16 : 11
Bit DepthBit Depth
10
ChromaticsChromatics
RGB
Frame Rate [fps]Frame Rate [fps]
662
Horizontal Resolution [px]Horizontal Resolution [px]
1608
Image Diagonal [mm]Image Diagonal [mm]
17.55
ManufacturerManufacturer
Sony
Max. Operating Temperature [°C]Max. Operating Temperature [°C]
75
Min. Storage Temperature [°C]Min. Storage Temperature [°C]
-40
Protective FilmProtective Film
Yes
Resolution [MP]Resolution [MP]
1.78
Sensor SizeSensor Size
1.1 inch
Sensor TypeSensor Type
CMOS
Shutter TypeShutter Type
Global Shutter
Vertical Resolution [px]Vertical Resolution [px]
1104

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